A Fowl Predicament
When I went out to feed last night, I saw a strange sight in the sheep shed. Ever see a chicken hanging by a toe? No, this was not a chicken trapeze artist. More like a trapped-by-a-toe chicken. The chickens like to roost on the 2×4 at the top of the chain link fencing separating the front and back of the shed. Evidently she caught a toe when she tried to hop down.
A fowl predicament indeed!
I grabbed a pair of work gloves to wear in case she got frantic when I tried to free her. Those claws are great for scratching the ground looking for bugs and seeds, but they also make nasty scratches on bare skin.
She was dragging her leg when I first let her loose. I didn’t know if she’d broken it or the leg was just numb from holding her entire weight for so long. I looked for her this morning, but couldn’t see any chicken that was limping around, so I’m hoping she is okay now.
Otherwise, we might have to make chicken fence fries.
